Bike Reviews

There are two keys to staying warm on winter rides: insulation and protection. Gore’s Windstopper baselayer has the protection piece down, cold. This shirt has a windproof panel that protects your chest from even the iciest blasts. And, unlike similar products from other manufacturers, the Windstopper material extends down the front of your arms, helping to keep the blood flowing to your vulnerable hands. The shirt is cut to let you wear it next to your skin if temperatures are in the upper 40s, or over an insulating layer (or two) if it’s colder. Then, just throw a jersey over the top and you’re ready to ride.—Andrew J. Bernstein